Articles related to "Firearms"
What is Forensic Ballistics?
Firearms Identification is a forensic science often referred to as ballistics. Forensic ballistics identifies firearm usage in crimes.
forensic ballistics • forensic experts • firearms identification evidence • toolmarks • toolmark identification
Firearms Identification is a forensic science often referred to as ballistics. Forensic ballistics identifies firearm usage in crimes.
forensic ballistics • forensic experts • firearms identification evidence • toolmarks • toolmark identification
Creative Statistics
Examples of the creative use of social statistics.
firarm statistics • drug use • median income
Examples of the creative use of social statistics.
firarm statistics • drug use • median income
Save me from myself
There are obviously many different examples I could name where Americans want the government to intervene and help them along, but one issue in particular that strikes my fancy is firearms.
economics • guns • firearms • government • public choice
There are obviously many different examples I could name where Americans want the government to intervene and help them along, but one issue in particular that strikes my fancy is firearms.
economics • guns • firearms • government • public choice
Guns In the Home
The thought of an unsupervised child with a firearm is bone chilling. Proper gun safety can reduce, but not eliminate unthinkable gun accidents.
child safety • gun safety • guns in the home • firearm safety • firearm safety precautions
The thought of an unsupervised child with a firearm is bone chilling. Proper gun safety can reduce, but not eliminate unthinkable gun accidents.
child safety • gun safety • guns in the home • firearm safety • firearm safety precautions
Russian Guns In Space
Soviet and now Russian cosmonauts have carried firearms in space for decades and continue to do so.
gun in space • space gun • firearm in space • weapons in space • knife in space
Soviet and now Russian cosmonauts have carried firearms in space for decades and continue to do so.
gun in space • space gun • firearm in space • weapons in space • knife in space
A Motherless Boy
Sam Colt's mother dies. His father's business fails. Sam is hired out as an indentured servant. He realizes a dire need for a repeating firearm.
samuel colt • massachusetts • guns • firearms • gunpowder
Sam Colt's mother dies. His father's business fails. Sam is hired out as an indentured servant. He realizes a dire need for a repeating firearm.
samuel colt • massachusetts • guns • firearms • gunpowder
An Exploding Four-Barrel Gun
Samuel Colt begins experimenting with batteries and electricity. He plans a big bang for July 4, 1829.
samuel colt • guns • firearms • gunpowder • galvanic battery
Samuel Colt begins experimenting with batteries and electricity. He plans a big bang for July 4, 1829.
samuel colt • guns • firearms • gunpowder • galvanic battery
Gun Control Debate Becomes Paradox
In the debate over gun control, Americans will have to decide what part of our individual sovereignty will be sacrificed.
school shootings • gun control • gasoline or gun • car dealership promotion • freedom to bear arms
In the debate over gun control, Americans will have to decide what part of our individual sovereignty will be sacrificed.
school shootings • gun control • gasoline or gun • car dealership promotion • freedom to bear arms
Guns, Germs, and Steel
In his Pulitzer Prize-winning study of global human history, Jared Diamond offers a powerful explanation as to why some peoples rose to power and others fell behind
jared diamond • guns germs and steel • history • world history • civilization
In his Pulitzer Prize-winning study of global human history, Jared Diamond offers a powerful explanation as to why some peoples rose to power and others fell behind
jared diamond • guns germs and steel • history • world history • civilization
Kansas Charley Commits Murder
Kansas Charley, having gone without food for nearly 24 hours, drinks nearly a whole bottle of whiskey, then commits a double murder.
kansas charley • charley miller • murder in the wild west • firearms • wyoming
Kansas Charley, having gone without food for nearly 24 hours, drinks nearly a whole bottle of whiskey, then commits a double murder.
kansas charley • charley miller • murder in the wild west • firearms • wyoming
Kansas Charlie's Unexplained Theft
Kansas Charley steals two watches from his landlady and is caught.
kansas charley • charley miller • lyons • new york • child murders
Kansas Charley steals two watches from his landlady and is caught.
kansas charley • charley miller • lyons • new york • child murders
Lucky Bill Longley 2
Longley is captured and hung by some lawmen but luck is with him. He lives to kill another day.
bill longley • outlaw • lawman • wild west • texas
Longley is captured and hung by some lawmen but luck is with him. He lives to kill another day.
bill longley • outlaw • lawman • wild west • texas
Sam Colt’s Exploding Raft
Sam Colt's exploding 4th of July raft becomes a disaster. His father packs him off to school but it seems Sam is still not through exploding things.
samuel colt • guns • firearms • gunpowder • galvanic battery
Sam Colt's exploding 4th of July raft becomes a disaster. His father packs him off to school but it seems Sam is still not through exploding things.
samuel colt • guns • firearms • gunpowder • galvanic battery
Samuel Colt the Boy
Sam Colt, at age four, causes his first explosion. It was far from his last one. There were many explosions to come before he invented the firearm that made him famous.
samuel colt • guns • firearms • gunpowder • cannon
Sam Colt, at age four, causes his first explosion. It was far from his last one. There were many explosions to come before he invented the firearm that made him famous.
samuel colt • guns • firearms • gunpowder • cannon
College Shootings and Gun Control
The National Rifle Association web site, (NRA) offers condolences to Family's of victims of Virginia Tech on their Home Page. What they said, and what they omitted.
virginia tech and gun control • nra • national rifle association • glock 19 • walther
The National Rifle Association web site, (NRA) offers condolences to Family's of victims of Virginia Tech on their Home Page. What they said, and what they omitted.
virginia tech and gun control • nra • national rifle association • glock 19 • walther
Crime Scene by Larry Ragle
A criminalist explains all.
ammunition • analysis • analyze • autopsy • autopsies
A criminalist explains all.
ammunition • analysis • analyze • autopsy • autopsies
WHAT IS SECURITY?
Security changes since Sep. 11 have not always been reasonable or effective.
war • army • navy • afghanistan • ww i
Security changes since Sep. 11 have not always been reasonable or effective.
war • army • navy • afghanistan • ww i
Challenging Forensics Careers
Forensic Science has a multitude of opportunities for those interested, so many in fact, that only a few can be mentioned here.
challenging forensics careers • exciting forensic jobs • forensic science career • become a crime scene investigator • what is a forensic odontologist
Forensic Science has a multitude of opportunities for those interested, so many in fact, that only a few can be mentioned here.
challenging forensics careers • exciting forensic jobs • forensic science career • become a crime scene investigator • what is a forensic odontologist
Death of Bill Longley
Gunslinger Bill Longley: Avoids Wild Bill Hickok, has gunfights in Mexico, is finally apprehended and hung.
the death of bill longley • outlaw leaves a trail of murderers • longley avoids trouble with wild bill hickok • abilene in kansas • wild bill hickok as sheriff of abilene
Gunslinger Bill Longley: Avoids Wild Bill Hickok, has gunfights in Mexico, is finally apprehended and hung.
the death of bill longley • outlaw leaves a trail of murderers • longley avoids trouble with wild bill hickok • abilene in kansas • wild bill hickok as sheriff of abilene
The Renaissance swords in battle
Emerging from the huge cumbersome swords of the middle ages, the slender and sleek rapier became a status symbol and gave birth to the martial art of fencing
renaissance • sword • rapiers • rapier • slender blade
Emerging from the huge cumbersome swords of the middle ages, the slender and sleek rapier became a status symbol and gave birth to the martial art of fencing
renaissance • sword • rapiers • rapier • slender blade
700 Years of Longbows in War
The Longbow came from humble origins in 12th Century Wales, ended Medieval Combat, and found itself on European battlefields as late as 1940.
longbow • agincourt • crecy • english • army
The Longbow came from humble origins in 12th Century Wales, ended Medieval Combat, and found itself on European battlefields as late as 1940.
longbow • agincourt • crecy • english • army
A Visit to the Museum of the Rockies
The Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman, Montana, is one of my favorite small museums to visit.
museum • natural history • natural history museum • dinosaur • dinosaurs
The Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman, Montana, is one of my favorite small museums to visit.
museum • natural history • natural history museum • dinosaur • dinosaurs
Domestic Violence Laws Hurt Women and Families
Domestic violence laws mean a verbal argument can be turned into a criminal charge, but real victims of violence have no protection.
domestic violence • danger • self defense • restraining order • freedom
Domestic violence laws mean a verbal argument can be turned into a criminal charge, but real victims of violence have no protection.
domestic violence • danger • self defense • restraining order • freedom
A Brief History of Time (I Mean Fencing)
Some tidbits about Fencing's history and mile markers. Very interesting especially as it relates to the development of the sword and swordplay (see previous article.)
time • history • fencing • sword • swordplay
Some tidbits about Fencing's history and mile markers. Very interesting especially as it relates to the development of the sword and swordplay (see previous article.)
time • history • fencing • sword • swordplay
Help Sacramento Synagogues Rebuild
On Friday, June 18, three Jewish centers in Sacramento were set afire, all within a 35-minute period. Find out how you can help rebuild the community.
fire • anti-semitic • knesset israel torah center • congregation b'nai israel • congregation beth shalom
On Friday, June 18, three Jewish centers in Sacramento were set afire, all within a 35-minute period. Find out how you can help rebuild the community.
fire • anti-semitic • knesset israel torah center • congregation b'nai israel • congregation beth shalom
TBI Statistics
How prevalent are Traumatic Brain Injuries? There are 1 million incidences of head injury per year nationally. 50,000 to 110,000 people suffer severe disability.
tbi • traumatic brain injury • brain trauma • disability • battered children
How prevalent are Traumatic Brain Injuries? There are 1 million incidences of head injury per year nationally. 50,000 to 110,000 people suffer severe disability.
tbi • traumatic brain injury • brain trauma • disability • battered children
The Desperation Point: Suicide of Teens and Young Adults
"The Desperation Point: Suicide of Teens and Young Adults," was contributed by my daughter, Mary Robbins, as the first in a series of articles dealing with the topic of Death by Suicide. Mary's article addresses teen suicide, reasons for desperate feelings, methods used to commit suicide, contributing factors in teen suicide, suicide prevention and great online resources for additional information on this topic.
suicide • desperation • depression • statistics • suicide prevention
"The Desperation Point: Suicide of Teens and Young Adults," was contributed by my daughter, Mary Robbins, as the first in a series of articles dealing with the topic of Death by Suicide. Mary's article addresses teen suicide, reasons for desperate feelings, methods used to commit suicide, contributing factors in teen suicide, suicide prevention and great online resources for additional information on this topic.
suicide • desperation • depression • statistics • suicide prevention
The Long sword or Two handed sword
Growing from the knights sword of the early middle ages, these huge monster blades were king of the Western European battlefields for two hundred years
the long sword • plated armor • longsword • two hander • two handed sword
Growing from the knights sword of the early middle ages, these huge monster blades were king of the Western European battlefields for two hundred years
the long sword • plated armor • longsword • two hander • two handed sword
NUMB3RS's Rob Morrow
NUMB3RS's Rob Morrow is best known for his role on Northern Exposure. Now he's traded the stethoscope for a gun on this mathematical series.
rob morrow • numb3rs • northern exposure • david krumholtz • cbs
NUMB3RS's Rob Morrow is best known for his role on Northern Exposure. Now he's traded the stethoscope for a gun on this mathematical series.
rob morrow • numb3rs • northern exposure • david krumholtz • cbs
The Real Queens of Burlesque
Forget what Mrs. Henderson is presenting. These are the real burlesque queens of the screen.
mrs. henderson presents • burlesque • ginger rogers • hays office • roxy hart
Forget what Mrs. Henderson is presenting. These are the real burlesque queens of the screen.
mrs. henderson presents • burlesque • ginger rogers • hays office • roxy hart
The Face Behind the Gun
Our children are vulnerable. The need for positive role models and exposure to positive behavior is a must. They need help to develop self-esteem, hope and belief.
youth • violence • guns • gangs • school
Our children are vulnerable. The need for positive role models and exposure to positive behavior is a must. They need help to develop self-esteem, hope and belief.
youth • violence • guns • gangs • school
The level of punishment must strike a balance.
Special guest author Evan Spencer (saves my but again - sorry family emergency) ... With this look at the multiple methods of correctional system punishment. An intriguing and thought provoking read.
corrections • punishment • levels • australia • united states
Special guest author Evan Spencer (saves my but again - sorry family emergency) ... With this look at the multiple methods of correctional system punishment. An intriguing and thought provoking read.
corrections • punishment • levels • australia • united states
African American Revolts
Slave revolts through four centuries include Prosser, Turner and Vesey. Captured Blacks mutiny aboard the slave ship Amistad. Some 500 slaves revolt in Louisiana.
slave revolts in the south • slave revolts in the north • prosser • turner • vesey
Slave revolts through four centuries include Prosser, Turner and Vesey. Captured Blacks mutiny aboard the slave ship Amistad. Some 500 slaves revolt in Louisiana.
slave revolts in the south • slave revolts in the north • prosser • turner • vesey
Child Soldier Turned Rapper
Emmanual Jal escaped from war in Sudan as a child and now spreads his message of peace. From the age of 7 they trained him for combat, but his peaceful spirit won out.
sudan • war in africa • gun control • poverty as a refugee • hip-hop
Emmanual Jal escaped from war in Sudan as a child and now spreads his message of peace. From the age of 7 they trained him for combat, but his peaceful spirit won out.
sudan • war in africa • gun control • poverty as a refugee • hip-hop
Children's Defense Fund in America
Cradle to Prison Pipeline Initiative helps break the poverty cycle by supporting preventative measures for minorities, poor and disabled children.
families in poverty • minority children • access to health care • juvenile delinquency • black and latino children
Cradle to Prison Pipeline Initiative helps break the poverty cycle by supporting preventative measures for minorities, poor and disabled children.
families in poverty • minority children • access to health care • juvenile delinquency • black and latino children
How Pacman Changed NFL Discipline
By using suspended Tennessee Titan Pacman Jones as its example for strict disciplinary action, has the NFL ensured that a brush with the law will end a player's career?
football • women • american • nfl • college
By using suspended Tennessee Titan Pacman Jones as its example for strict disciplinary action, has the NFL ensured that a brush with the law will end a player's career?
football • women • american • nfl • college
John Wesley Hardin 2
John Wesley Hardin, after a Waco, Texas shoot-out, is put in jail. He kills his jailer and escapes.
john wesley hardin • outlaw • gunman • waco • texas
John Wesley Hardin, after a Waco, Texas shoot-out, is put in jail. He kills his jailer and escapes.
john wesley hardin • outlaw • gunman • waco • texas
Kansas Charley Heads For Cheyenne
Kansas Charley hears of cowboy jobs to be had in Wyoming. Two young men leave St. Joseph, Missouri on a grand adventure west.
kansas charley • charley miller • cheyenne • wyoming • omaha
Kansas Charley hears of cowboy jobs to be had in Wyoming. Two young men leave St. Joseph, Missouri on a grand adventure west.
kansas charley • charley miller • cheyenne • wyoming • omaha
National ASK Day
June 21st is National ASK Day, a day which reminds parents who send their children to play at other homes to ask the question "Is there a gun in your home?"
national ask day • gun safety • violence prevention • pax • gun violence
June 21st is National ASK Day, a day which reminds parents who send their children to play at other homes to ask the question "Is there a gun in your home?"
national ask day • gun safety • violence prevention • pax • gun violence
Staff Misconduct at School
Many educational staff members are making headlines by getting caught in acts of misconduct. Staff misconduct can include many types of poor behavior.
middle school and high school educator misconduct • types of educational staff • definition of staff misconduct • types of educational misconduct • working under the influence of drugs or alcohol
Many educational staff members are making headlines by getting caught in acts of misconduct. Staff misconduct can include many types of poor behavior.
middle school and high school educator misconduct • types of educational staff • definition of staff misconduct • types of educational misconduct • working under the influence of drugs or alcohol
Stones History (June 22-28)
Some Stones happenings for this week in June
rolling stones • stones • keith • mick • rock and roll
Some Stones happenings for this week in June
rolling stones • stones • keith • mick • rock and roll
Stones History (Oct. 18 - 25)
Stones History for this week
stones • history • chronology • keith richards • mick jagger
Stones History for this week
stones • history • chronology • keith richards • mick jagger
The Pike as a Weapon in History
From the 1300s to as late as the 20th Century the Pike was a simple concept that revolutionized tactics and maneuver warfare.
pike • pikeman • pikesquare • swiss army • battle of bannockburn
From the 1300s to as late as the 20th Century the Pike was a simple concept that revolutionized tactics and maneuver warfare.
pike • pikeman • pikesquare • swiss army • battle of bannockburn
US Survival Knives in Space
From the first Mercury missions to todays Space Shuttle flights US Astronauts have been armed with rugged edged weapons.
weapons in space • knife in space • astro knife • military in space • astronaught knife
From the first Mercury missions to todays Space Shuttle flights US Astronauts have been armed with rugged edged weapons.
weapons in space • knife in space • astro knife • military in space • astronaught knife
It's official: Mobile Alabama Bowl added to post-season slate
The NCAA has officially certified the Mobile Alabama Bowl for 1999. The contest will become college football's 22nd bowl game. Read on to find out more about this and other recent news stories.
the ncaa has officially certified the mobile alaba
The NCAA has officially certified the Mobile Alabama Bowl for 1999. The contest will become college football's 22nd bowl game. Read on to find out more about this and other recent news stories.
the ncaa has officially certified the mobile alaba
Native Spirit
Native American Herbal Medicine
native american herbs • native american medicine • medicine of aboriginal tribes • indian herbals • shaman
Native American Herbal Medicine
native american herbs • native american medicine • medicine of aboriginal tribes • indian herbals • shaman
The Sword Arts
The long blades of the sword have been a focal point of the martial artist for thousands of years. Here are some of the primary types, to be elaborated on in future articles.
sword • katana • tanto • martial arts • karate
The long blades of the sword have been a focal point of the martial artist for thousands of years. Here are some of the primary types, to be elaborated on in future articles.
sword • katana • tanto • martial arts • karate
Joe Pesci in Goodfellas
There have been many villains who have graced the screens of Hollywood features in the past but none may be as memorable or feared as Joe Pesci's Tommy DeVito.
joe pesci in goodfellas • academy award winner joe pesci • nicolas pileggi's wiseguy • martin scorsese's goodfellas • tommy devito
There have been many villains who have graced the screens of Hollywood features in the past but none may be as memorable or feared as Joe Pesci's Tommy DeVito.
joe pesci in goodfellas • academy award winner joe pesci • nicolas pileggi's wiseguy • martin scorsese's goodfellas • tommy devito
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